Director of Operations

Please note that this position is posted in multiple locations. We are only hiring to fill one vacancy which can be based in any of our three offices (Denver, CO; Salt Lake City, UT; Las Vegas, NV).

Our next Director of Operations needs to have the ability to see a future different from where we are today, and the ability to bring others to that vision. The Director of Operations will help organizational leaders implement strategies and practices that optimize organizational effectiveness by guiding internal and external stakeholders through the visualization and analysis of data to inform strategic decision making, to improve internal operations, to support Raise the Future's ability to tell effective stories, and to assist the evaluation of the impact of our programs. In addition, this position is responsible for the management of a team that oversees the collection, management, and reporting of organizational data for program delivery and fundraising.

Serving as the organization's "get things done and make things better" expert, the Director of Operation's main role is to use business intelligence to identify where Raise the Future can optimize, streamline, and improve the efficiencies and effectiveness of programs and activities that directly or indirectly support its mission, and then lead us through the changes necessary to realize those improvements. While there is some flexibility in working remotely, this position is primarily an office based position at our of our office locations.

At Raise the Future, we believe every young person goes through life knowing they have a caring adult by their side. So, every day, we show up for kids in foster care by listening to their needs and introducing them to adults they can rely on. We then surround those connections with support so that they grow into meaningful, lasting relationships that help our youth heal from the past. Because to truly raise the future, we must raise the bar for what it means to support vulnerable youth and families as they navigate life.

Since our founding in 1983, Raise the Future has designed and implemented evidence-based, wraparound services that reduce the amount of time youth in foster care live without a permanent family. Our programs increase the likelihood of forming and sustaining positive connections that help to transform their futures.

The successful candidate is determined--driven by a purpose to get results. Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in Business, or related field, and at least 5 years of previous experience managing operations and/or projects. Other things we are looking for are:

As a nonprofit organization, we are mission driven, and our employees are highly engaged in the work they do. The best reward is when our efforts payoff and our youth find lasting connections with an adult.

We offer a great culture and a full benefits package too. We value the need for work life balance offering four (4) weeks of PTO, one (1) week of paid personal time, 10+ paid holidays per year, plus much more--that's 35 paid days off per year! Our benefits include:

The hiring range for this position is $75,000-$95,000 annually*.

* This is the expected pay range for someone hired in Colorado. Actual hiring range may vary based on qualifications and geographic location.

You will join an organization of passionate people that are raising the future for your youth--working in the back office, helping the organization fulfill its mission, indirectly helping those we serve. Because we are mission driven, our employees are highly engaged. It's the work that energizes us each day. And you could be a part of this team. We offer a great culture, and are focused on breaking down silos, and collaborating with others to build a better future.

Raise the Future is more than an equal opportunity organization. We are committed to diversity and building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages. We are taking steps to meet that commitment. We especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ+, and people who are differently abled. We know there are great candidates who won't fit everything we've described above, or who have important skills we haven't considered. If that's you, please don't hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.